When the sun shines....I paint!

Simply Asian Apple-Pears

9x12

oil on canvas panel

These Apple-Pears were absolutely delicious.

There is nothing like them.

The best of both worlds.

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Courtyard Cats

9x12

oil on hardboard panel

This piece is almost done...just want to let the cats dry a bit and see if they need a tweak!

It was so fun painting this one. I just have been sitting with it between sessions and enjoying the creative play.

Of course, should they sell, they will benfit rescue.

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If you have an interest in them and would like to purchase or reserve...

email me: carolchretien@aol.com

Otherwise...thanks for looking!

Peace and cheers!

Carol

PREVIEW...and more!

Studio Updates!

The first two paintings are new again...I should say I went back and did a second look and reworked these two paintings. I never gave up on them, I always liked them and they didn't seem to interest anyone.

So...back to the easel they went and I like them even more now. If they find a home with someone else ...even better!

they are also listed on my web site

www.carolchretien.com

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The last painting (see below) is On The Easel and is a work in progress.

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ON THE HALF SHELL

8x10

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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125.00

with 100% of the sale to help

WILLING HEARTS DALMATIAN RESCUE

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SEA SHELL & BEADS

8x10

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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125.00

with 100% of the sale for

WILLING HEARTS DALMATIAN RESCUE

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WORK IN PROGRESS

My latest Angel / Rainbow Bridge painting is in the works

this oil is 11x14

and as yet to be completed but you can see where I am headed.

The puppy is a mixed breed and represents all puppies who end up in the arms of angels.

The Angel is still showing herself to me.

I am still not sure what I am going to do with the background yet.

Anyway...wanted to share this with you.

I may make this into prints when done.

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I am also working on some mixed media paintings that are fun and interesting and have CATS in them.

So the work continues and I am ever grateful for your interest in my work.

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thanks for looking!

contact me anytime or just say hi!

carolchretien@aol.com

The High And Mighty - preview - New Work

High And Mighty
12x12
CarolChretien
oil on gallery wrapped canvas
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100% donation to
The London Sanctuary
(minus shipping)
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I will be posting this work for sale at the end of the week with detailed information about the rescue.
Stay tuned!

FIRST LOOK! Hope Shines....

SOLD!

"Hope Shines In Their Eyes"

10x10

oil on canvas

WET PAINT!

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New work for rescue.

FIRST LOOK!

painted alla prima

fresh new piece

this new oil is based on a dog that was in rescue care of:

BAMA BULLY RESCUE

one of the

Art Helping Animals

art supported rescues.

Interested in Purchase?

125.00

email me:

carolchretien@aol.com

free shipping

This is one of 2 for this rescue.

20% goes to this rescue when sold.

Thanks for helping us help these animals with art!

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Totally blessed and privileged and humbled to do this work.

July 1st! Follow-up To WIPs...

Both of these paintings are finished and have SOLD. In both cases they sold before I could officially list them (reserved from First Look) and the rescue that benefitted was
WILLING HEARTS DALMATIAN RESCUE, an official Art Helping Animals supported charity.

An additional donation went out to Montgomery Humane Society as thanks for the use of the ref image of the Dal puppy in foster care who inspired the painting "The Little Dipper."

Both of these models were once abandoned Dalmatians who now live in wonderful loving homes.

The Little Dipper

(Cole Edward)

My New Life Will Have Gardens
(Oreo)
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My approach to using reference images for paintings for rescue is always interesting to me.
I often have no plan to do a particular painting and then I see a photo (especially of a homeless animal) and it justs suggests a scene, a feeling or a moment in time that I can create around it.
Sometimes people send me images and give me permission to use them if & when the inspiration strikes me. I just never know when it will click.
The painting above of Oreo, a dalmatian recently rescued and starting Foster Care, getting him ready for his forever home, was one of a series of images that showed his first day in a home. Oreo never made it as a foster dog...he was adopted by the family who wanted to foster him!
The image of him tired and resting in the back seat of their car on the first day just suggested the painting above to me. While it was not a dead-0n portrait of Oreo, the ref image gave me the information to translate into the finished work. The background is completely from my imagination and it gave me the title.
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thanks for stopping by...I will be adding the updates of the other Work in Progress paintings soon.
I have 2 new Labrador Retriever paintings swirling in my mind and will be doing something new for Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay and NARA airedale rescue very soon.
STAY TUNED!

FIRST LOOK! - Those Golden Days

SOLD

DETAIL

THOSE GOLDEN DAYS
12x12
oil on canvas
CAROL CHRETIEN
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This is the update of one of the latest paintings for rescue.
I have finally been able to work on the ones I started last week. I have been painting beach scenes in hopes of the sunshine returning to our New England area. We have some today and it is glorious. The same feeling as the expression and smile of this dog at the beach.
the model was Mattie Mae a friend of Art Helping Animals artist Stella Violano.
She was my inspiration for the work. I love her happy face.
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It is listed to help
HSUS NRRO
that is to say:
The Humane Society of the United States
the
NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL OFFICE
one of our official Art Helping Animals supported rescues.
20% to the rescue

150.00

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thanks for helping homeless animals with art!

FIRST LOOK! Dachshund Love

WON'T YOU BE MINE?

8x8

oil on hand stretched gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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Oscar is the star of this little piece that will be auctioned off on Ebay

soon. He is here to advocate for Dachshund Rescue.

If you are looking for the perfect Valentine for your favorite Doxie person...you have found it.

SOLD

questions? email me! carolchretien@aol.com

Small works of Art ...new series

My ORIGINAL SMALL WORKS of ART...

as listed below in the blog.... I have started the new series of small 5x7 oils that are painted in simple quiet palettes that offer a reflective feel to bring the viewer, and hopefully the collector, into that space where a connection is made to the work presented.

The subjects are also kept to a minimal number and arrangement to allow a larger space in a smaller format.

The first two, WISHING ON THE MOON and CRYSTAL VISIONS are now listed on Ebay with 20% to the designated charity (as always) and they are either up for auction or at a buy now price.

A new piece in the series is coming soon....stay tuned.

Wishing on the Moon

COMING SOON!

this little 5x7 oil is on the easel along with several new pieces of still life.

visit carolchretien.com for all available work.

thanks for looking in!

If you could read my mind......

My web site www.carolchretien.com has new and older work available for sale ...over 45 paintings in a variety of sizes, subjects and price range, framed and unframed are listed there. Some are gallery paintings that were exhibited in juried shows and some have won awards for painting excellence.

Rescues caring for the ever increasing population of homeless pets are facing the same struggles with the economy as the rest of us. We will all be digging deeper this year with the cost of living rising every week. Buying art from ART HELPING ANIMALS artists is one way to be sure rescue gets a donation but... you can also directly help at your own local shelter!

As an artist, I am happy to help through art. My donations range from 20% to 100% with every sale and also include donations of art and prints of past work for charity auctions.

ART HELPING ANIMALS artists have donated over $ 50,000.00 to rescue in 2.5 yrs!

If you are planning to purchase animal art or other pieces of art and my work interests you...please feel confident that a homeless animal will also benefit from the sale.
Thanks for all the support in the past and I look forward to providing new pieces for rescue in the future as well.

NEW!

Just off the easel and newly available on Ebay.

Emmi, my studio cat companion, models for

TABBY'S PLACE

20% to the rescue.

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other new work is now on ebay!

and see all my listings while there

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Cat in sunlight daily painter CHRETIEN new TPCR oil - eBay (item 110272655807 end time Jul-27-08 15:45:31 PDT)

Cat & Roses - First Look - On the Easel

UPDATE! this painting has sold to help Tabby's Place!
This has been a busy painting weekend which is fine with
me.
After a strange week...the full moon probably helped that
out a bit...it got down to 2 days to concentrate on painting.

This new oil that sits on the easel is a work in progress that is inspired by the idea of "shabby chic"...the soft colors and the full blown roses...this painting comes from my muse to the canvas. One of those paintings that is swirling about in the back of your mind whispering to you to "paint me!"

So I did...I started it today. It was so enjoyable to watch it come out of my head and through the brush onto the canvas board.

It will be offered for sale soon with a percentage to charity.
There are a few other things coming along too, still life and some new Dalmatian paintings.

Check back later....and enjoy what is left of the weekend!
peace and cheers!

Welcomes on different planes!

The blog is now available for subscription thanks to the help of fellow artist

Tanya Amberson!

she helped me to get this up and running.

this is the kick off for posting newest work and lots of info about the rescues.

thanks so much for looking.

this is my passion and purpose for painting...

cheers!

Carol

FROM THE EASEL

First Look:

" Welcome"

is inspired by a beagle named Ren who is awaiting adoption at

B.O.N.E.S.

Beagles of New England States

rescue.

http://www.bonesbeagles.org/ab4.htm

REN

3 year old malegood with dogs, cats and children over 4
Goofy, silly and full of fun! This young beagle boy is ready for action, so bring your hiking shoes, tennis ball or doggy playmate! Ren is a sweet happy social young boy -he knows some of his basic commands, loves to ride in the car and adores going for walks.
He will need to learn some of the finer points of living in a home (house training, not counter surfing) but he's ready to go , and eager to please.
If you have an active home looking for a fun loving dog - look at Ren!

When this painting is ready I will list it for

BONES.

Lets hope he finds his forever home soon!

He is gorgeous.

20 % will be donated from the sale of the painting

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AND... a different kind of

welcome home

My version of a welcome to the Rainbow Bridge.

Below is a painting just listed on Ebay for:

OLD DOG HAVEN

http://arthelpinganimals.com/olddoghaven.htm

READ ALL ABOUT THEM:

What We Do
OldDog Haven is a very small group of people with a network of foster homes and supporters. Our goal is to provide a loving, safe home for senior dogs abandoned at this stage of their lives. When we have room, and the means, we take these dogs into our homes; if possible we adopt out those with a reasonable life-expectancy. We care for the rest as long as they have good quality of life. In addition, we try to assist owners in finding new homes for their senior dogs through our website and referrals.

"WELCOME HOME"

Rainbow Bridge Art

Posted today on Art Helping Animals art blog.

ebay link for bidding:

Angel heaven dogs lab new CHRETIEN ODHN daily painter - eBay (item 120230309264 end time Mar-13-08 12:23:39 PDT)

All in a Day's Work & the Emmi Saga.

Morning Rest

(modeled by Emmi)

8x10

available

Who would think there is so much NON-PAINTING time that is spent on the business of art?
It seems like it never ends and it is not the fun part of what I do.



Today is the day to get back into the studio and finish up some pending work.
That is AFTER I get the pieces of art ready to ship.



Life got in the way with a little cat with Thyroid issues...not fun have a little one so sick.
Now that she is eating again I will get back to work that is piling up quickly.



Emmi has an appointment on March 3rd at a vet specialist in RI.
We hope it will cure her thyroid problem so she can enjoy her remaining years!

She is our little character!